I can be a pretty random person but I prefer to think of myself as well-balanced. I grew up in Alabama and so I enjoy things like four-wheeling and fishing but I moved to Colorado for university and took up snowboarding and activities like kayaking and skydiving. Yet, even though I enjoy the outdoors I'm also just as happy learning about new things, reading a good book, and being a bit of a nerd in studying various sciences and ideas. Ultimately I just enjoy traveling around, meeting new people, and getting the most out of life. I moved to Germany about 2 years ago and it's been an awesome opportunity for traveling and experiencing new things.

I have a job that I'm fortunate to really enjoy and on the side I teach at an education based non-profit. So my free time is usually spent working with students or traveling. I recently finished up my Master's in Cyber Security - Digital Forensics and I'm looking around to start another or do a PhD program. I've been to 30 countries so far with many more on the list to visit. I also really enjoy playing sports, being active outdoors, and snowboarding.

Perseverance. I have a really good work ethic that I apply to life in general. If I get an idea or want to do something new I keep at it until I reach the goal.

My humor. I laugh a lot and have a quick wit.

Books: Dante's Inferno, Hamlet, The Forever War, A Song of Ice and Fire, Ender's Game

Movies: Usual Suspects, The Shawshank Redemption, Star Wars, Saving Private Ryan, Shaun of the Dead, Lord of the Rings, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Departed, The Last Castle, Hot Rod, Fight Club

Shows: Game of Thrones, Band of Brothers, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Big Bang Theory, Firefly, House, How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, Doctor Who, Adventure Time

Music: I like most genres of music and listen to a lot of different bands. Some of my favorites are M83, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Taking Back Sunday, O.A.R., Blink 182, Dave Matthews Band, Better than Ezra, Jay-Z, Washed Out, Neon Indian, Blue Foundation, and Rebelution.

Food: Sushi, pizza, steaks, and anything new

Family, friends, traveling, music, education, a good microbrewery

My next adventure, something new I can learn, or thinking of the next challenge I can take on.

Finding a new pub, reading, playing basketball with the guys, watching a movie, snowboarding, in a new country....there are no typical Fridays.

Not all that private, but I once randomly flew to the Ukraine for no other reason than to do it. I didn't plan it out in advance, have hotel reservations, or speak the language. Yet, it ended up being a great trip and I met a lot of amazing people.

If you're an open minded person who values intelligence/learning and enjoys traveling then we will probably get along. I really enjoy people who have a passion for life and who want to get the most out of it.